Under the Solano Sun

golden yellow sunflower highlighted in a field of sunflowers against the blue sky

Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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photos by Stan Zervas
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Time for Fall Vegetables!

September 19, 2019
My plot at the Avant Community Garden in downtown Benicia had fallen into disrepair as the summer vegetables finished up their season. Time to clean it up and be a good neighbor. This summer my greatest success was with butternut squash, and my biggest failure again was tomatoes.
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photos by Trisha Rose
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The Experiment

September 18, 2019
One of the frequently heard comments at the Vallejo Farmer's Market is I don't have the time or space for a garden. Well, folks looky here. This summer, I tried an experiment.
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Mycorrhizae

September 17, 2019
What's in the soil is critical to the health of your plants. Plants can only absorb nutrients that are next to the roots. The more extensive the root system the more efficient the water and nutrients can be absorbed.
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photos by Launa Herrmann
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The Ground Cover "You Can Step on It"

September 12, 2019
Looking for a groundcover that's dense and durable? A groundcover that lies flat, hugging the soil? A groundcover that performs like a rug you can walk on? Consider Dymondia margaretae, also known as Silver Carpet.
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